role details
Communications Officer
Keen to communicate? Share news and information regarding Oxford Pride as well as the national and global Pride movement that may be of interest to our Community to our members and followers.
location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
working hours
Flexible
Voluntary unpaid
Expenses only
What will I be doing?
- Oversee the Oxford Pride social media accounts (including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X) throughout the year, including writing content for posts and responding to queries from the public (in liaison with the Directors and Accessibility Officer).
- Act as a single point of contact for all media enquiries, ensuring to receive agreement on the content of outgoing communications with Directors where required.
- Write and send press releases to raise awareness of Oxford Pride news and events, in online and print media, radio, TV, etc. (in liaison with the Team)
- Liaise with the Creative Officer for visuals (design and/or photographs)
- Provide ‘live’ social media content on Parade Day, with regular updates about ongoing events.
- Externally present a unified message in relation to the decisions of Oxford Pride.
- Coordinate content from the Management Committee and publish a regular Newsletter.
What do I need?
Enthusiasm for social media, being able to increase followers and engagement with well-written, informative, and entertaining posts.
The benefits:
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Develop new interests
- Improve your self confidence
- Give back to the community
How do I apply for the role?
To apply or re-apply for an officer position for the 2024-2025 year, please email the Secretary – [email protected] – and Chair – [email protected] – by 25/08/2024 with the following:
- Reason for Your Application (max 200 words)
- Qualities/Experience You Bring (max 200 words)
- Up-to-date CV
The Secretary will contact you with the outcome from the executive directors or to arrange next steps. Your data will be used according to Oxford Pride’s GDPR Policy, available on our website under Bylaws. Non-successful applicants can request feedback.
Membership Requirement: You must be a member of Oxford Pride to stand for any position. To become a member, please complete our membership form.
